England - London • Corporate and commercial
K&L Gates LLP
Working with local and US corporate clients on a host of cross-border acquisitions and divestitures, the ‘extremely commercial’ K&L Gates LLP offers a ’brilliant’ service across a number of key sectors, including technology, industrials, real estate, energy, infrastructure and sport. Beyond his position as practice head, the ‘quick witted and personable’ Paul Tetlow maintains a diverse practice, covering public takeovers, main and AIM market flotations, M&A, and family office investments across a range of industries. Tom Wallace handles a broad range of transactions in the financial services and technology space, while automotive industry specialist Howard Kleiman is experienced in M&A, IPOs, reorganisations, fundraisings and private equity transactions. James Green - a specialist in mining, oil and gas and renewable energy work - is noted for his expertise in international public and private M&A, including in emerging markets, while James Cross is recommended for his focus on private equity transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are extremely commercial, very easy to work with and provide brilliant service.’
‘Paul Tetlow is a very human, quick witted and personable individual.’
'Paul Tetlow was able to assemble a knowledgeable team that enabled us to navigate the various landscapes and jurisdictions to close the transaction at short notice.’
‘Paul Tetlow is a very commercially oriented and knowledgeable lawyer that helped us cross the finish line. Our executive team were delighted with his and his team's exceptional support. This team was extremely helpful and the guidance they provided was key in getting the deal done.'
Key clients
- Shelf Drilling Ltd.
- Pearson Plc
- Lesha Bank
- Global Resale, LLC
- Amaroq Minerals Limited
- The Shareholders of Bilboes Gold Limited
- CML Microsystems PLC
- Orangewood Partners
- Soho Square Capital
- Sealaska Corporation
- Confluence Technologies, Inc.
- Axonics, Inc.
- Fiserv, Inc.
- D.D.Williamson & Co.
- Go Instore
- Brightstar Device Protection LLC
- The Shareholders of The Segen Group Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Shelf Drilling, Ltd. on its acquisition to acquire five jack-up rigs from various subsidiaries of Noble Corporation.
- Advised a U.S. subsidiary of Pearson PLC, a London-based leading global EdTech and workforce solutions provider, in connection with its acquisition of Personnel Decisions Research Institute, LLC, the market leader in talent management and workforce assessments.
- Advised Lesha Bank (previously known as Qatar First Bank) on the acquisition by a consortium of Qatari investors of a minority interest in Ennismore, a global hotel management company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Tetlow